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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.46, 570.51 and 163.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.46, 570.51 and 163.92 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.46 : 570.51 = 163.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.46/570.51 = 163.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.46x = 570.51 × 163.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.46x = 93,518.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,518.00/380.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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